17/07/2026
The queen of corruption, Arek Aldo Ajou, is unfit to serve as Press Secretary in the Office of the President. Arek is unprofessional and incompetent, unlike any other press secretary in our nation's history.
Press Secretary Arek Aldo has emerged as the most corrupt press secretary to have served in that office since South Sudan's independence in 2011.
During President Kiir Mayardit's private trip to his native village of Akon, Arek Aldo Ajou requested $1,500,000 for the trip. She reportedly received the funds before the delegation departed for Akon Village. I have learned that all reporters received only $700 each, while she allegedly deposited the remaining funds into her private accounts.
She has now reportedly submitted another request for $700,000 to purchase media equipment for the office.
Corruption in South Sudan is poisoning the country's development. The nation is at a tipping point because of tribalism and corruption. She employed her own relatives, who have never attended a media school, to work in the office.
Arek Aldo Ajou, the Press Secretary, told Presidential Envoy Adut Salva Mayardit that she had been appointed to confront the prominent and outspoken John Garang, yet she has never even met him. It is time for the country's Anti-Corruption Commission to renew its mandate.
Is Arek Aldo Ajou constantly threatening the struggling media crews in the President's Office? She informed her staff that she only respected Presidential Envoy Adut, yet she fails to understand that the envoy is working to improve our country's image globally.
Arek Aldo Ajou, the Press Secretary, should renounce her South Sudanese citizenship because she is a UK citizen. That is why, according to this account, she does not even respect the President of the Republic of South Sudan.
Arek Aldo Ajou worked with the former Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Bol Mel. She allegedly betrayed her own community in Aweil by telling Adut Kiir Mayardit, "Kindly appoint me; I have more information about Bol Mel."
Arek Aldo Ajou is described as a conwoman from the streets of the United Kingdom. Under President Kiir Mayardit, who allegedly does not conduct background checks, she became active only when requesting funds despite her alleged incompetence.
President Kiir Mayardit, Arek Aldo Ajou spends more time in beauty salons than carrying out her duties in your office. She should be removed.
Arek, you should be aware that media equipment should be purchased by trained journalists who understand the different types of cameras, microphones, recorders, and other essential equipment. Simply coming from the UK does not provide the experience or expertise required to procure professional media equipment.
Arek has never attended or graduated from a media school. Despite living in the United Kingdom, she has never even visited the BBC headquarters.
Source: Watchdog Press
